Bookshop, Library & Festival Events – March 2026
| Date | Host | Event Details | ||
| 1 | Northern Books | HIGH TEA AT BUDA HISTORICAL HOUSE AND GARDEN With Rebecca Armitage The Heir Apparent Time: 2pm Venue: Buda House & Garden, Castlemaine | ||
| 2 | The Paperback Bookshop | Salon Series: Francesca Wade Gertrude Stein: An Afterlife in conversation with Anna MacDonald Time: 6pm Venue: Bard’s Apothecary | ||
| Readings Books | Hear Katherine Brabon in conversation with Abbey Lay about Slip Time: 6pm Venue: Carlton (Penguin) | |||
| Readings Books | Hear Rebecca Armitage in conversation about The Heir Apparent Time: 6pm Venue: Emporium (HC) | |||
| 3 | Bayside Libraries | J P Pomare in convo with Sarah Jones The Gambler Time: 6.00pm Venue: Brighton Library | ||
| The Leaf Bookshop | Laura McCluskey The Cursed Road in conversation with Katherine Kovacic Time: 7.00pm Venue: in store, Ashburton | |||
| Mary Martin Bookshop | Author Mystery Night Join Jay and her team for a captivating evening of words, wine and conversation with a mystery author, a mystery book and a glass of wine at a cosy mystery location. Time: 6.15pm Venue: meet near Vic Market store | |||
| Dymocks Tooronga | First Tuesday Book Club: Kaushik Sridhar, Jeff Steel, Grace Nolan, Gerard Dean, Penny Tangey, Rachel Jayne Cassidy, Michell Touy Time: 6.15pm Venue: Rivoli Cinemas, Camberwell | |||
| Wheeler Centre | Nell Zink Sister Europe with Jaclyn Crupi Time: 6.30pm Venue: The Wheeler Centre | |||
| Readings Books | Hear Vikki Petraitis discuss her new book, The Vanishing of Vivienne Cameron (S&S) Time: 6.30pm Venue: Readings State Library | |||
| Sun Bookshop | Rachelle Unreich & Ruth Schwarzenholz In Conversation Time: 6.30pm Venue: Younger Sun, Yarraville | |||
| 4 | Brunswick Artists Bar | Lee Lai in convo with Eloise Grills Time: 6.30pm Venue: Brunswick Artists’ Bar | ||
| Readings Books | BOOK LAUNCH: Old Games Fiona Hardy with Katherine Collette Time: 6.00pm Venue: Readings Carlton (Affirm) | |||
| Wheeler Centre | Laila Lalami The Dream Hotel in convo with Sonia Nair Time: 6.30pm Venue: Wheeler Centre | |||
| 5 | Readings Chadstone | BOOK LAUNCH: The Boyfriend Clause Bridie Blake with Holly Brunnbauer (Text) Time: 6pm Venue: Readings Chadstone | ||
| Readings Carlton | BOOK LAUNCH: The Mother of all Calamities Lisa Moule with Toni Jordan (AU) Time: 6pm Venue: Readings Carlton | |||
| Readings Carlton | BOOK LAUNCH: Shellybanks by Louise Milligan with Marieke Hardy (A&U) Time: 6pm Venue: Cinema Nova | |||
| Readings State Library | Launch of How to Die in the 21st Century by Hannah Gould (T&H) Time: 6.30pm Venue: Readings State Library | |||
| Brimbank Libraries | Libraries After Dark: Author Talk with Rosalie Ham Time: 6.30pm Venue: Sydenham Library, Taylors Lakes | |||
| RACV City Club | Author Event: Gabriel Bergmoser The Hunted Time: 12pm Venue: Club Pavilion | |||
| Collins Booksellers on Lydiard (Ballarat) | In Conversation with Kirstyn McDermott What The Bones Know Time: 6pm Venue: Old Colonists Club | |||
| Wheeler Centre | Emily Maitlis Airhead From Headlines to a Fallen Prince with Sally Warhaft Time: 7pm Venue: Clarendon Auditorium, MCEC | |||
| 6 | Mornington Libraries | IWD: Women, Power & the Stories We Tell with Anne Freeman The Me That You See and Kylie Orr The Eleventh Floor Time: 11am Venue: Mornington Library | ||
| 6-8 | FESTIVAL | Port Writers – Writers for Writers Workshops and Discussions Venue: Panthers, Port Macquarie | ||
| 7 | Shoalhaven Libraries | In Her Words – Celebrating IWD with Claudine Tinellis, Hayley Scrivenor, Catherine McKinnon & Camille Booker Time: 10am – 12pm Venue: Nowra School of Arts | ||
| Readings Kids | Celebrate the launch of The Break Up: It’s a Twin Thing! by Kristin Darell (PRH) Time: 2.00pm Venue: Readings Kids | |||
| Culture RMIT | AC Grayling For trhe People, Fighting Authoritarianism, Saving Democracy in convo with Sally Warhaft Time: 1pm Venue: The Capitol, Swanston Street | |||
| 8 | FESTIVAL | All About Women – A talks festival on gender, culture and equality Guests include: Zadie Smith, Jacinda Adhern, Jacinta Parsons, Jess Hill, Lalai Lalami and so many more! Venue: Sydney Opera House | ||
| Gleebooks | A Woman’s Place with Catherine Cole, Cath McKinnon & Debra Pike Time: 3pm VenueL: Upstairs, Gleebooks | |||
| 10 | BMI Ballarat | JP Pomare The Gambler in convo with Kate Mildenhall The Hiding Place Time: 6pm Venue: BMI Library | ||
| The Paperback Bookshop | Claire Thomas On Not Climbing Mountains in conversation with Robert Albazi Time: 6pm Venue: Bard’s Apothecary | |||
| Wheeler Centre | Zadie Smith Dead and Alive in convo with Benjamin Law Time: 7pm Venue: Melbourne Town Hall | |||
| Mary Martin Bookshop | Dr. Bot: Why Doctors Can Fail Us—and How AI Could Save Lives Join us for a Q & A between author Charlotte Blease, PhD and Dr Louise Schaper. Time: 6.30pm Venue: Southgate Store | |||
| Readings Books | Join Anna Krien as she launches Department of the Vanishing by Johanna Bell (Transit Lounge) Time: 5.30pm Venue:The Alderman, 134 Lygon St, Brunswick East | |||
| Wheeler Centre | Zadie Smith in conversation with Benjamin Law Time: 7pm Venue: Wheeler Centre | |||
| 11 | Giramondo Publishing with Liminal Magazine | Melbourne book launch: Cannon by Lee Lai Share Time: 6.00pm Venue: 743-745 Nicholson Street, Carlton North | ||
| Readings Books | Celebrate the launch of Two Islands by Ian Kemish (UQP) Time: 6pm Venue: Carlton | |||
| Readings Books | Celebrate the launch of Tame Impala’s Currents by Alister Newstead Time: 6pm Venue: Emporium | |||
| Moonee Valley Libraries | Author Talk: Diana Thorp Code of Silence Time: 6pm Venue: Ascot Vale Liibrary | |||
| State Library Vic | In conversation with Lance Richardson True Nature: The Lives of Peter Matthiessen Time: 7pm LIVE STREAMED | |||
| 12 | Readings Books | Join Prof Peter Otto to celebrate the launch of Melville’s Maritime Politics by David Mence Time: 6.00pm Venue: Carlton | ||
| Readings Books | Celebrate the launch of The Architect’s House by Stephen Crafti Time: 6.30pm Venue: Readings State Library | |||
| The Art of Difficult Conversations with Claire G Coleman, Maxine Beneba Clarke & Sofie Laguna with Ruth Clare Time: 6.30pm Venue: Northcote High School | ||||
| BOOK LAUNCH | BOOK LAUNCH: Diamonds, Furs and Murder by Tara Oldfield Time: 5.30pm Venue: Mya Tiger, St. Kilda SOLD OUT | |||
| 12-17 | FESTIVAL | Brimbank Readers and Writers Festival The Brimbank Writers & Readers Festival (BWRF), now in its 21st year, runs over six days and features a lineup of interactive workshops, author talks, panel discussions, creative & professional writing, storytelling, and more. Guests include Anne Connor Eleanor Elliott Thomas, Madeleine Cleary, Alita Brydon, Andrea Rowe, podcaster Damian Robb, Nam Le, Darcy Green, Fiona Hardy, Kate Mildenhall, Kate Solly, and more! Various venues – see website for details | ||
| 13 | Northern Books | Brave, Bonkers, and Brilliant – a chat with Kaz Cooke Time: 7pm Venue: Kyneton Town Hall | ||
| Readings Books | Celebrate the launch of The Gambler by J.P. Pomare (Hachette) Time: 6.00pm Venue: Church of All Nations | |||
| The Bookshop at Queenscliff | Claire Thomas On Not Climbing Mountains in conversation with Jayne Tuttle Time: 6pm Venue: in store, Queenscliff | |||
| Stella Org | Stella DAY OUT: Bendigo Session 1: 5:30pm-6:30pm Cecile Shanahan in conversation with Stella Prize longlisted author/s Session 2: 6:45pm-7:45pm Cate Kennedy in conversation with Stella Prize longlisted author/s | |||
| 14 | Mornington Libraries | Author Talk: Olivia Tolich Side Character Energy and Bridie Blake The Boyfriend Clause Time: 11am Venue: Mornington Library | ||
| Story Society | No One is Safe – Ellie Marney in conversation with Amy Doak Share Time: 12pm Venue: Bendigo Library | |||
| Stonnington Libraries | Author talk: Lisa Moule on The Mother of All Calamities Time: 11am Venue: Phoenix Park Library, Malvern East | |||
| Novel Nook | Jenna Lo Bianco Venetian Lessons in Love and Emma Mugglestone In The Long Run in conversation Time: 2.30pm Venue: in store, Yarra Glen | |||
| 14 | FESTIVAL | Words on the Waves: Words at Wagstaffe A one-day literary celebration at Wagstaffe Hall with Jack Beaumont The Frenchman, Phoebe Saintilan-Stocks The Right Hand, Mark Dapin The First Murderer I Ever Met, AC Grayling For The People | ||
| 16 | Readings Books | Celebrate the launch of Like, Follow, Die by Ashley Kalagian Blunt Tiem: 6.00pm Venue: Carlton (Ultimo) | ||
| Wheeler Centre | The Next Big Thing: Butterfly Effect hosted by Diem Nguyen Hear from John Morrissey Bird Deity Lisa Moule The Mother of All Calamities Cameron SullivanThe Red Winter Olivia Tolich Side Character Energy Saskia Lynzaat’s Voiceworks essay ‘Privilege of a Peaceful Grief’ Time: 6.30pm Venue: The Moat | |||
| 17 | Northern Books | Louise Milligan in conversation Shelleybanks Time: 6.00pm Venue: The Taproom, Castlemaine | ||
| Mornington Libraries | Author Talk: Ashley Kalagian Blunt Like Follow Die Time: 11am Venue: Mornington Library | |||
| 18 | Darebin Libraries | International Women’s Day Author Talk with Bo Kitty Always Eat the Weird Stuff Time: 6.30pm Venue: Northcote Library | ||
| Readings Books | Celebrate the launch of Where’s All the Community? by Julie Andrews (Black Inc) Time: 6.00pm Venue: Carlton | |||
| Warrnambool Library | Author Talk: Fiona Lowe Time: 6.30pm Venue: in the library | |||
| 19 | Readings Books | Celebrate the launch of The Cross Thieves by Alan Fyfe, launched by Bram Presser (Transit Lounge) Time: 6.00pm Venue: Carlton | ||
| Hill of Content | Louise Milligan Shellybanks in convo with Michael Williams Time: 6pm Venue: in store, 32 Bourke St., Melb | |||
| Glen Eira Libraries | Author Talk: Alli Parker Until the Read Leaves Fall with Alice Pung Time: 6.30pm Venue: Carnegie Library | |||
| 19-22 | FESTIVAL | Manly Writers Festival NSW This three day festival for readers, writers, and thinkers will bring together ideas and writing, and explore issues at a time of significant change in the world, as well as simply enjoy great stories. The Football Writers Festival is incorporated into the Manly WF | ||
| 20-22 | FESTIVAL | Kalmunda Readers Festival WA Celebrate the joy of storytelling at the Kalamunda Readers Festival — where books, imagination, and community come together. This exciting event brings readers, writers, and creatives of all ages into one inspiring space to share their passion for literature. | ||
| 21 | Readings Books | Join Raedan Richardson for a series of seminars that will guide you through the development of your writing style (The Degenerates, Text) Time: 10.00am Venue: Hawthorn | ||
| Readings Books | Join Sean Reynolds Melbourne Ghost Signs on a walking tour of Lygon Street (Scribe) Time: 1.00pm Venue: Carlton | |||
| Connected Libraries | Love at First Page: In Conversation with Olivia Tolich Side Character Energy & Bridie Blake The Boyfriend Clause Time: 2:00pm Venue: Bunjil Place Library | |||
| 21-22 | FESTIVAL | Clunes Book Town Festival VIC Running from dawn to dusk in the historic township of Clunes in Regional Victoria. A two day festival full of author and artist talks, workshops and live entertainment for the whole family. Discover the outdoor book bazaar with over a hundred stall holders and immerse yourself in Clunes from cover to cover. It’s worth the visit. | ||
| 21-29 | Australian Romance Readers Brisbane March 21 Sydney March 22 Melbourne March 28 Perth March 29 | |||
| 22-28 | Libraries Tasmania | Australia Reads, Tasmania Tasmania Reads is an annual week-long celebration of reading and stories in all forms, now in its fourth year. Be part of the story by attending an event, including author talks, book launches, children’s storytime, pop-ups at community events and more. | ||
| 23 | Mary Martin Bookshop | Celebrating Ryan Cahill (Of Blood and Fire) with Jay Kristoff and James Islington Time: 6.00pm Venue: City of Melbourne Bowls Club, Flagstaff Gardens | ||
| Moonee Valley Libraries | Author Talk: Tony Birch Pictures of You in convo with Bec Kavanagh Time: Venue: Sam Merrifield Library | |||
| Readings Books | Hear Michael Wesley discussing his latest essay Quarterly Essay 101: On Australia and Asia (Black Inc) Time: 6.00pm Venue: Carlton | |||
| Wheeler Centre | Stephanie Alexander: 30 Years of The Cook’s Companion with Virginia Trioli Time: Venue: No 35 Restaurant SOLD OUT | |||
| 24 | Mary Martin Bookshop | PENGUIN FANTASY FEST 2026 Get ready for a magical evening with international best-seller Stacia Stark and Australian authors Lily Crozier, Braidee Otto and Bronte-Marie Wesson Time: 6pm – 8.15pm Venuie: St. Johns, Southgate | ||
| 25 | Collins on Lydiard Ballarat | In Conversation with Louise Milligan Shelleybanks Tiem: 6.30pm Venue: Palace Regent Cinemas | ||
| BMI Library | Author conversation: Paul McLean The One Remaining Time: 6.30pm Venue: BMI Library, Ballarat | |||
| Readings Books | Celebrate the launch of Kill Will: Night Bird in Sunlight by Gordon Thompson (Clandestine Press) Time: 6pm Venue: Carlton | |||
| Sisters in Crime | The Past is Never Dead with Amanda Hampson, Natalie Conyer, and Tara Oldfield – will explore with host Maryanne Vagg Time: Venue: Rising Sun, South Melbourne | |||
| 26 | Darebin Libraries | Tom McIlroy Author Talk Blue Poles Time: 6pm Venue: Preston Library | ||
| Yarra Lilbraries | Author Talk: Claire Thomas – On Not Climbing Mountains Time: 6.30pm Venue: Bargoonga Nganjin, North Fitzroy Library | |||
| Farrells Bookshop | Author Talk: Laura McClusky The Cursed Road Time: 6pm Venue: in store, Mornington | |||
| Frankston City Libraries | FrankTalk with Lisa Moule The Mother of all Calamities Time: 6pm Venue: Carrum Downs Library | |||
| 27-29 | FESTIVAL | Footscray West Writers Fest From poetry in a wine bar and bookshop ramblings to library workshops and performances at a pizza restaurant. Don’t miss this fun, immersive and entirely original celebration of storytelling in the west. You must check out their program which features an incredible line-up of talented writers. | ||
| 27-29 | FESTIVAL | Newcastle Writers Festival NSW 2026 – Discover the Stories Behind the Stories The Newcastle Writers Festival 2026 returns with 100+ events and around 150 writers across Newcastle’s Civic precinct. Led by founding director Rosemarie Milsom, the program features major names including Charlotte McConaghy, A. C. Grayling, Hannah Kent and Heather Rose, alongside a dynamic mix of talks, panels, workshops and special events | ||
| 28 | The Kids Bookshop | Storytime with Jane Godwin Up, Down, Over Through Time: 11am Venue: instore, Mitcham | ||
| Readings Books | Join Raedan Richardson for a series of seminars that will guide you through the development of your writing style Time: 10am Venue: Hawthorn | |||
| Wheeler Centre | Maria van Neerven Two Tongues in convo with Maxine Beneba Clarke Time: 6.30pm Venue: The Moat | |||
| 30 March to 1 April | FESTIVAL | Somerset Story Fest, Gold Coast, QLD As the premier writers’ festival for the Gold Coast, Storyfest stands as a beacon of literary excellence, and its annual three-day event on the Gold Coast is the cornerstone of this spectacular organisation. | ||
| 31 | Readings Books | Celebrate the launch of Click by Sarah Bailey (A&U) Tiem: 6pm Venue: Emporium | ||
| Readings Books | Enjoy a conversation between Sylvia Martin and Jeff Sparrow about Double Act Time: 6pm Venue: Carlton | |||
| April 1st | Readings Books | Hear Natasha Lester and Katherine Collette as they discuss The Chateau on Sunset (Hachette) Time: 6pm Venue: Hawthorn | ||
| April 2nd | Story Society | Click – Sarah Bailey in conversation with Cecile Shanahan Share Time: 5pm Venue: 251 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo |